Have you found out why the Stark Group suddenly pulled their investment? He asked George his trusted associate.

George nodded grimly “Yeah Cross corporations, one of the most influential companies in New York City, made them an offer. Five percent higher than ours.

Lucas narrowed his eyes. “Even if Cross corporation offered more, they should have informed us not just to withdraw their shares after six years of partnership.”

“I agree, George said. They blindsided us. No warning. No negotiations. They just pulled out.”

But that is by the way. George's face beaming with a smile.

“We’ve had five new firms reach out in the last seventy two hours. Two from Berlin, One from Dubai and two US based funds. They are interested in filing the gap the Stark Group left.

And the numbers. Lucas looked up.

Better than we expected. One of them, the Kingston group, is offering better than Stark Group ever did. Less control. More capital.

See to it…..

Ring ring ring

Lucas’s phone buzzed on the desk.

Aria.

He picked almost immediately.

“I don’t think I will be able to make it to the amusement park but Irvin is waiting for you. “Aria said.

“Why? Did something happen at the office?” Lucas

sounding disappointed.

“No…nothing at all. It’s just work and I still have to go through the Nexora case so I don’t think I’ll be able to make it today.” Aria replied

“But we can have dinner later today when I’m done at the office. If that is okay with you.”

Okay that sounds better even.

Aria hung up.

Mira cross stormed into the office like she owned the building.

“I am here to see Aria Langley.” She announced.

“I… I’m sorry, do you have an appointment?”

“Do I look like I need one?. Mira snapped. “Get her on the phone now. Tell her I want to see her now.”

“What is Mira cross doing here? And why is she looking for Aria? Is it because she is suing her husband? What the hell is she doing here causing such chaos. Genesis asked.

They knew a lot was about to go down today. Since Aria took over the case. They had no known peace in this office. It was one drama after the other. Now his wife is already here to cause chaos.

Cora, Aria’s assistant, had no idea who Mira was. “Ma’am, this is a legal firm. You have got to lower your voice.

Then a hard slap descended on Cora’s face.

“You could either call her or I’ll walk into there myself.”

Cora was still trembling. Her hands were still on her cheeks where Mira had slapped her.

Mira walked and dragged her out of her way storming into the office.

“Where the hell is she? Aria Langley I said come out. You husband snatcher.

“What are you doing here Mira?” You have got some nerve showing up here huh?”

“After what you did to me. You dare bring your face before me again. Are you that shameless or you don’t have reasoning.”

“Stay away from my husband. Damien is mine”

Aria laughed. “What do you mean stay away? I do not have any business with him aside from the court. You should rather warn your husband to leave me alone and stop following me around New York City. You should learn how to control your husband or is he tired of you already.

You…. Mira raises her hands but is stopped mid air by Aria. “Don’t you dare Mira? Aren’t you shameless enough? Barging into my office to tell me to stay away from Damien clearly when he is the one all over me.”

Mira couldn’t believe her ears. She had come here to warn Aria but ended up being embarrassed. Why did Aria have to come back to their life? She doesn’t have a child and she knows Damien’s patience is running out. Now that he has a case going on. His entire focus is on Aria not on her any more.

“I am not the same woman who walked out of that marriage. Do not try me. As for Damien, you don’t need to bother because I can never go back. The only thing I feel for him is hatred.”

Get out of my office this instant. Aria yelled.

Mira wanted to say something but she couldn’t.

I said leave or do I need the security to drag you out like a swine you are. Next time you come here, you keep your voice down. This is an office. Do not forget that.

She hissed, grabbed her purse and stormed out of the house.

The employees had eyes on her. She came here to give Aria warning but she had clearly been embarrassed by Aria in front of her co-workers.

She wouldn’t let this slide. She was going to deal with her. This was the height of it.